Question
Question: If a high power heater is connected to electric mains, then the bulbs in the house become dim, becau...
If a high power heater is connected to electric mains, then the bulbs in the house become dim, because there is a
A
Current drop
B
Potential drop
C
No current drop
D
No potential drop
Answer
Potential drop
Explanation
Solution
When a high-power heater is connected, it draws a large current. This increased total current flowing through the internal resistance of the electric mains (or house wiring) causes a significant potential drop across it. Consequently, the voltage available to other parallel appliances like bulbs decreases, leading to their dimming.